4031 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 960 sqft Built 1971 condo_townhome_rowhome_coop
Most recent sale
$55,000
May 27, 2016
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Price changed | $128,900 | DesMoines |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Price changed | $130,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Price changed | $132,900 | DesMoines |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Listed | $133,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Sold | $80,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Price changed | $89,900 | MLS #656764 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Listed | $101,000 | MLS #656764 |
| May 27, 2016 | Sold | $55,000 | MLS #509267 |
| Dec 18, 2015 | Listed | $57,000 | MLS #509267 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,000 | $12,300 | $89,300 | $1,578 |
| 2023 | $67,800 | $10,800 | $78,600 | $1,374 |
| 2022 | $60,900 | $9,700 | $70,600 | $1,362 |
| 2021 | $60,900 | $9,700 | $70,600 | $1,306 |
| 2020 | $55,400 | $8,800 | $64,200 | $1,348 |
| 2019 | $55,400 | $8,800 | $64,200 | $1,122 |
| 2018 | $46,200 | $7,300 | $53,500 | $1,102 |
| 2017 | $46,200 | $7,300 | $53,500 | $1,374 |
| 2016 | $43,900 | $6,900 | $50,800 | $1,338 |
| 2015 | $43,900 | $6,900 | $50,800 | $1,370 |
| 2014 | $44,600 | $7,000 | $51,600 | $1,404 |
| 2013 | $44,600 | $7,000 | $51,600 | $1,338 |
| 2012 | $49,000 | $7,700 | $56,700 | $1,362 |
| 2011 | $49,000 | $7,700 | $56,700 | $1,296 |
| 2010 | $52,700 | $8,300 | $61,000 | $1,258 |
| 2009 | $52,700 | $8,300 | $61,000 | $1,228 |
| 2008 | $52,700 | $8,300 | $61,000 | $1,228 |
| 2007 | $52,700 | $8,300 | $61,000 | $1,170 |
Property facts
Year built
1971
Property type
condo_townhome_rowhome_coop
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
960 sqft
Lot size
—
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
University Ave
Coordinates
41.60032, -93.53682
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 4031 University Ave last sell?
4031 University Ave most recently sold on May 27, 2016 for $55,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 4031 University Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 4031 University Ave (year 2025) is $89,300 with $1,578 in property tax.
How does 4031 University Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 62.4% above the last sale price of $55,000.
When was 4031 University Ave built?
4031 University Ave was built in 1971.
How does 4031 University Ave compare to others on University Ave?
We track 8 other properties on University Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on University Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 4031 University Ave?
4031 University Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 960 sqft condo_townhome_rowhome_coop.
Is 4031 University Ave a flip candidate?
No — 4031 University Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 4031 University Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 4031 University Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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